One Love
Gordon John Lyrics
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I fall in love too terribly hard, for love to ever last
My heart should be well schooled, 'cause I've been fooled in the past
And still I fall in love too easily, I fall in love too fast
I fall in love too easily, I fall in love too fast
I fall in love too terribly hard, for love to ever last
My heart should be well schooled, 'cause I've been fooled in the past
The lyrics of Gordon John's "One Love" reveal a sentimental contemplation of the singer's recurring pattern of falling in love too quickly, easily, and deeply that has resulted in repeated heartbreaks. In the first stanza, the singer acknowledges this weakness and expresses regret about their inability to resist the allure of love despite past disappointments. The second stanza repeats the same lines, emphasizing the singer's helplessness in avoiding their tendency to love fiercely despite the risks.
The song reflects a common human experience of getting swept away by the overwhelming emotions associated with romantic love, causing one to overlook potential red flags, flaws, and incompatibilities that may eventually lead to a breakup. The melancholic, introspective tone of the lyrics suggests the singer's desire to break this cycle of falling in and out of love and find a lasting and fulfilling relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I fall in love too easily, I fall in love too fast
I have a tendency to easily develop feelings for someone, often too quickly
I fall in love too terribly hard, for love to ever last
My intense emotions often lead to painful heartbreak and relationships that don't endure
My heart should be well schooled, 'cause I've been fooled in the past
Due to previous negative experiences, I should be more cautious and protective of my heart
And still I fall in love too easily, I fall in love too fast
Despite my best efforts to guard my heart, I still find myself falling for someone too quickly
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Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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